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Ecclesiastes 10 · Grade 3

Gracious Words

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Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor. So a little folly can spoil much good. The Preacher says, gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

He who digs a pit may fall into it. If the ax is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious. A fool is swallowed by his own lips. By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.

Memory Verse

“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.”

Ecclesiastes 10:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What can a little folly spoil?

  2. What lays great offenses to rest?

  3. What must one use if the ax is blunt?

  4. What happens through idleness of the hands?

A Little Folly

Write what happened in each box.

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Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

MBSWORDSDOLWUSKILLUUBICKVGOTNRKSCUVKHTBWPEERMFOTVUTPSGCGRACIOUSFSVKAVUIAUROOFIHLB
  • GRACIOUS
  • SUCCESS
  • BLUNT
  • SKILL
  • WORDS
  • MOUTH
  • ROOF
  • WISE

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for skill and hard work. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you stay calm when someone is upset with you?
  • Why is it wise to sharpen an ax before you chop?

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